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S/V Quetzal, a cruising sailboat, departs Ocean Club Marina in Cape Canaveral, Florida, for a passage to the Chesapeake Bay.Watch Using PredictWind GFS models, the crew plans to leverage the Gulf Stream for a northward transit.0:29 After 24 hours, the vessel covers 200 nautical miles, though the crew struggles to maintain position within the stream's strongest current.5:37 As the boat approaches Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, weather models indicate a small system bringing northerly headwinds and confused seas.7:27 Prioritizing safety over a direct arrival, the crew diverts to anchor in Banks Channel at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.10:47 During the passage, a mainsail batten pops out of its pocket, prompting plans to consult Evolution Sails Chesapeake Bay for a more secure design.11:46 After waiting out the weather, the crew motors and sails the remaining distance, eventually docking at Harrington Harbor in the Chesapeake Bay.23:37 Choosing to divert to a protected anchorage when unfavorable weather systems appear in the forecast prevents difficult night-time docking in high winds.

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